Aggie Greats

What a fantastic opportunity to sit down with Colonel Mike Fossum, a former astronaut, current VP of A&M, and COO of A&M Galveston. Not only do we talk about what it's like being strapped to 4,000,000 lbs of rocket fuel, but we also go into depth about what it means to be an Aggie and part of such a unique network of high-talent individuals. Looking for what it truly means to be an Aggie G...

Welcome back, Aggie Greats! Today we are joined with one of the coolest, most down-to-earth Aggie who currently serves as the President of Rollo Insurance and hosts his own podcast, The One and Done Podcast. Join us as we talk about making tough career choices, finding your passion, and what it means to be an Aggie today. Listen to my episode on his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Are you operating in thermometer or thermostat mode? In other words, are you just reading the temperature in the room or actively setting it yourself? That’s the difference between mediocre and successful teammates and organizations. Excerpt is taken from Houston’s First Church. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zk3v88-fmM Here’s a link to the new website: aggiegreats.com

Leading a team to Elite 8 status is an enormous feat, especially when coordinating the efforts of those from all over the country. Join us as Val shares his leadership secrets and advice for those looking to be a part of a team full of Aggie Greats. 

Today we are joined by Maria Pope, a Business Honors grad who was actively involved in all things A&M. Today, she works in DC and is avid about helping other Aggies learn to leverage their network both in and out of school. Join us as we explore what it looks like to build better connections, grow from others, and passionately serve those around us.

What separates the good from the great? It all comes down to habits. Those small decisions you make every day have an immense impact on who you become in the long run. 

We did it! Season 1 is in the books! In this episode, we share our takeaways from the first season and summarize what it means to be an Aggie Great from what we learned from our guests.  Know an Aggie Great? Share them with us on our Instagram: @AggieGreats

Today, Nick '14 and I cover a wide range of topics, from money management to leveraging the Aggie Network, to his experience working as the body man for Tony Buzbee. Join us as we geek out on all things A&M and explore what it looks like to be an Aggie Great in today's ever-changing landscape.

Today, Michael Harding describes his journey through A&M as a first-generation college student, his experiences in various companies following graduation, and the leadership challenges he faced as the CFO of Talos Energy. We also unpack what he looks for when hiring and what character traits make up an Aggie Great. Contact: mharding@mays.tamu.edu

Today, Hady describes his journey from #1 in college to top 400 professionally. Despite injuries, COVID-19 setbacks, and other challenges, he sets an example of what it means to be an Aggie Great. Follow Hady on Instagram: @hadyhabib

Are you succeeding daily? There's a good chance you are; you just don't recognize it! Today we discuss what it looks like to win daily, the fascinating psychology behind the concept, and how to lead others in their journey of daily success. 

Today Clay and I talked about it all! Clay is not only an Aggie Wrangler and wrestling superstar but also is interning to become a strength and conditioning coach. We talk about his training, approaches to effective coaching, and, yes, his rise to TikTok fame. Join us as we continue to unpack what it looks like to be an Aggie Great.  Follow Clay on Tik Tok and Instagram! @clayjwatt_99

Attitude + Aptitude = High Performance. In this episode, we debunk the myth that the best athletes are more skilled. Without the right attitude, however, these skills go to waste. At the end of the day, it typically boils down to a combination of skill and the right attitude.

We're back this week with doubles and singles All-American Shane Vinsant. Not only did Shane compete on the professional tour after graduating A&M in 2016, but he then went on to co-found EV Assets LLC with his fellow teammate Jeremy Efferding. This was a fascinating conversation so get ready to dig in!

Reflecting on The Boys in the Boat , I found interesting correlations between the book's themes and David Goggins' mantra "Who is gonna carry the boats?". Join me as we unpack how to "carry the boats" within our team environments. 

Failing is an inevitable part of life. What separates the good from the great? In short, the great have learned to fail better! In this episode, we unpack how to fail better and actually learn from our mistakes to grow stronger.  Book Recommendations:  John Maxwell’s “Fail Forward” Ryan Babineaux’s, “Fail Fast, Fail Often”

In this episode of "Aggie Greats," I got to sit down with Dr. Lauren Craig, the counseling and sports psychologist for A&M Athletics.  Dr. Lauren Craig: lcraig@athletics.tamu.edu Other Resources:  Dr. Ryan Pittsinger: RPittsinger@athletics.tamu.edu Dr. Bassey Akpan: BAkpan@athletics.tamu.edu Dr. Jack Lesyk: https://twitter.com/sportpsychoh 

In this episode, we dive head-first into the topic of gratitude! We then explore ways to become more grateful in our day-to-day lives as student-athletes. 

Glad you could join us for the first-ever episode on this podcast!  Grow your Coachability with the following resources:  https://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/how-to-get-recruited/coachable https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2017/07/26/how-coachable-are-you-5-quick-ways-to-improve/?sh=5c9d396a26f5 https://skylineg.com/resources/blog/how-to-be-coachable https://potentialgenesis.com/the-coacha...

Howdy and welcome to the Aggie Greats podcast! Our goal is to get into the minds, habits, learnings, and lifestyles of some of the most impactful leaders, coaches, and high performers here at Texas A&M. We are so glad you are joining us for such an exciting journey!